With Christmas just around the corner, I set out to find a festive dish with a difference and ended up discovering a yuletide pizza that completely surprised me

A holiday park chain in west Dorset has raised thousands of pounds for local charities that help keep the coast thriving

A historic building in Lyme Regis is to be protected as it is granted National Heritage status

Cans of oil and fuel have been stolen as break-ins have been reported at two farms in Dorset

Try these Dorset winter walks within the Dorset National Landscape and enjoy your county

Christmas is one of the easiest times for dogs to sneak a mouthful of something they shouldn’t have, with festive fun often feeling a little chaotic.

An historic building in Bridport once had its own laser lights attraction at Bridport Town Hall - but they led to complaints from locals

Residents are set to go quackers at a New Year's Day Duck Race - a popular annual tradition that has drawn a crowd over the years

Television drama, Say Nothing, which was part-filmed in west received rave reviews and is now available to watch for free on Channel 4

An extraordinary council meeting has taken place over controversial plans to build 82 houses on the grounds of an iconic estate that has been met with backlash from residents.

A shaken dog owner is urging people to keep their pets on leads around a harbour after her pet was pinned down in the latest of 'several attacks'

Volunteers from west Dorset are preparing to spread Christmas joy by delivering around 170 hampers to families in need – but donations are still needed

As Christmas Lights by Coldplay fills homes and shops across the UK this festive season, many listeners may be surprised to learn that the singer, Chris Martin, has a strong connection to Dorset

The NSPCC will be responding to thousands of child protection concerns during the Christmas countdown and right through the festive period.

Forty tombstones have been laid down following a “completely unprecedented” problem at a cemetery

A family run restaurant on an award-winning holiday park is marking a milestone anniversary of serving the community in west Dorset

A group of horse riders are spreading joy to the elderly in care with a festive ride out in Bridport

A foodbank in Bridport has announced its Christmas opening hours

Where to enjoy a festive pint with a roaring fire in west Dorset this weekend

Two must try restaurants on each other’s doorsteps in Beaminster

Sales of a Broadwindsor history book by Margery Hookings boost White Lion pub and Community Stores. Windrose Rural Media Trust supports Dorset villages.

Take part in the 2026 Big Farmland Bird Count from 6–22 February. Help GWCT and NFU track UK farmland bird species in decline and support biodiversity.

Tonight (December 20) is the last chance to see the Geminid meteor shower in the UK. Here is how best to spot it.

A MOTORCYCLIST has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a crash near Abbotsbury

A crash between a motorcycle and cra has forced the Coast Road between Weymouth and Bridport to close

Construction on a £17 million development that will deliver 58 homes in west Dorset is under way

A van was completely destroyed in a freak fire in Morcombelake

FLOOD warnings remain in place across Dorset as many rivers have burst their banks.

The creator of some festive street decorations in Bridport has revealed the heartfelt reason behind her joyful hobby

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam to come forward as they investigate a serious injury road traffic collision near Sherborne.

Boat Building Academy students launch hand-built boats in Lyme Regis harbour. Graduates celebrate skills, heritage craft and new careers in UK boat building.

Broken pipes and human sewage spilling into a west Dorset river deemed ‘ecologically dead’ is a significant problem for campaigners as water quality “remains poor”

NSPCC will respond to thousands of child protection concerns during the Christmas countdown and right through the festive period.

The Cognitive Reflection Test is only three questions long but has a pass rate of just 17 per cent

Here are some of the celebrities who died in 2025, from acclaimed actors such as Prunella Scales to Ozzy Osbourne and boxer Ricky Hatton.

Warnings have been issued for flooding across rivers in Dorset as heavy rain continues to fall across the county

A vehicle has caught fire on the A35 at Morcombelake

DEEP floodwater is making driving between Bridport and Weymouth difficult

The community in Bridport has reacted to a shocking arson attack that damaged two shops in the town

A headteacher in calls for help to overhaul the approach to education in Bridport to help children thrive from ‘cradle to career’

Flooding is continuing to cause disruption for motorists in Dorset as a main route is partially blocked

Residents are advised to be prepared for disruptions as a weather warning has been issued following forecasts of heavy rain.

An animal café inside a historic pet shop in Bridport has opened TODAY

A fitness instructor has completed an epic challenge after being inspired by a client who advocates for a debilitating disease

Temporary lights have been causing delays through Winterbourne Abbas on the A35.

Newsquest editor Nigel Burton makes a special plea on behalf of our charity of the year.

A main route has been partially closed following a crash

An extraordinary council meeting is taking place tonight over controversial plans to build 82 houses on the grounds of an iconic estate, that has been met with backlash from residents

A crash is causing delays along a major Dorset road

Two people have been injured in a crash which closed a main route